Veralto (VLTO) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.Individual inve ...

Company Overview - Veralto (VLTO) is expected to report earnings for the quarter ended June 2025, with a consensus estimate of $0.89 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +4.7% [3] - Revenues are anticipated to reach $1.34 billion, which is a 4.3% increase from the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Expectations - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.34% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a positive reassessment by analysts [4] - A positive Earnings ESP of +1.55% suggests that analysts are optimistic about Veralto's earnings prospects, combined with a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [12] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Veralto exceeded the expected earnings of $0.87 per share by delivering $0.95, resulting in a surprise of +9.20% [13] - Over the past four quarters, Veralto has consistently beaten consensus EPS estimates [14] Industry Comparison - Waste Connections (WCN), a peer in the Waste Removal Services industry, is expected to report earnings of $1.25 per share for the same quarter, indicating a year-over-year change of +0.8% [18] - Waste Connections has an Earnings ESP of +0.5% and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [19]